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Here’s a chance for cat lovers to see their beloved companion as a manga character, all you have to you is make sure to have them as photogenic as possible. In celebration of its fourth volume release, the Neko no O-tera no Chion-san (Chion of the Cat Temple) manga series will be making a choice of the two ‘most appealing’ cat to make their appearance in the series.

See the voices behind the males of Koei Tecmo Games’ Neo Romance series on July 15, Sunday at the Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall in celebration of "Neo Romance ♥ Character Song 200 songs Festival.

The 70’s to 90’s period of anime are to be considered as the vintage or classic works of the anime community. With their less than smooth but still eye-catching art, the anime of this era presented a whole different world of anime.

Coming this April 29, there will be an anime takeover by the sci-fi series known as "Clockwork Planet." Just released this month, the anime tellls the story of Naoto Miura, a high school drop out who suddenly finds a black box crashed into their home.

In the anime and manga community, a good story is one to remember; there are certain times however that you find the formula of the anime and end up becoming bored with what the story gives, This phenomenon can often be found with shoujo manga and its recurring use of clichés and character types.

If there is one thing that can be physically taken from anime/manga, it is merchandising. Posters, figurines, even furniture pieces, there are thousands to be found in hundreds of stores on different anime.

First it was a character type found in anime/manga, then it became something used for promotion of products and concepts all over Japan. Now,the moe phenomenon has spread beyond Japan's borders with a collaboration work with the country recognize for its chocolates, Switzerland.

Anime and manga are both well known to bring an audience to a whole other world. Whether it be the most outlandish or the most fantastical, the stories of this community open new doors for the imagination of the audience.

It was announced on Friday that the stage production, anime, and game company Marvelous will be establishing a subsidiary company which will be focused on the production and promotion of the Senran Kagura game franchise.

Which "Detective Conan" character do you think could make the fastest escape from the puzzles of the "Real escape game". In celebration of its 5th anniversary, and under the theme of "Create with Everyone" the "Real escape game" collaborates with the long-running mystery series "Detective Conan" with a nationwide tour and a voting on who will be the main character to take part in the mystery game.